The medical device market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is growing fastthe region as a whole is expected to grow annually by 6%, reaching $5.8 billion in 2010. The rapid growth is fueled by EU accession.

Gauthier Biomedical, a leading provider of orthopedic and spinal instrumentation, has introduced a new brochure featuring the company’s capabilities, manufacturing and prototyping services, and ISO certification.

TML-HP (high power) telecentric measuring lenses correct perspective errors that yield variations in magnification through the depth of field. Therefore, these lenses are ideal for both on-line and off-line production environments that require accurate measurements.

Speed is the name of the game in getting a product to market before the competition. One technique medical device manufacturers are employing to help achieve faster design cycles for their products is rapid prototyping.

The SilverDust IG8 communication options include RS232, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet. This multi-channel architecture allows for a network of field devices using CAN to work simultaneously with a supervisory network using RS232, RS485, or Ethernet.

The MacroFlex Series of ribbon cable assemblies can be used in multiple applications requiring high performance ribbon cable assemblies, including board-to-board connections in medical electronic equipment.